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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.48, 35,058 and 21,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.48, 35,058 and 21,049.92 is: 31,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.48 : 35,058 = 21,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.48/35,058 = 21,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.48x = 35,058 × 21,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.48x = 737,968,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,968,095.36/23,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,715.35

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